Frequently Asked Questions Straight Answers About Selling for Cash

Cash home buyers, investors and "we buy houses" companies buy houses quickly because they do not need a mortgage. Who Buys Houses Fast is one of them. We buy houses for cash in all 50 states, as-is, either directly or through a vetted local cash buyer who works your market.

Selling to a cash buyer is the fastest route because there is no lender, appraisal or inspection contingency. With a clean title, many cash sales close in about 7 to 14 days. Listing with an agent usually takes longer because a buyer has to be found and then get a loan approved.

Single-family houses, condos, townhomes, duplexes and small multifamily buildings, mobile and manufactured homes on land you own, and vacant land. Occupied, vacant, damaged or perfectly fine: all of them.

It depends on the house and your situation. If the house needs major repairs, you are short on time, or you want a certain closing without showings, a cash sale often makes sense. If the house is updated and you can wait, listing may bring a higher price. We will tell you honestly which way we think you come out ahead.

No commissions and no fees from us. We pay the normal closing costs in a standard sale. Your mortgage payoff, any liens and prorated property taxes come out of the proceeds at closing, the same as any sale, and every number is shown on the settlement statement.

We look at recent sales of comparable houses near you, estimate what the house will be worth after repairs, then subtract the repair costs and the costs of buying, holding and reselling. We share the reasoning so you can judge it for yourself.

It should not, unless something material comes up that nobody knew about, like a title problem or major hidden damage. A good buyer prices the visible repairs up front. Watch out for anyone who offers high and then cuts the price right before closing.

The title company or closing attorney pays you by wire transfer or check after the deed is signed and the funds are disbursed. They also pay off your mortgage and any liens directly.

Usually yes, if the sale can close before the foreclosure sale date. A cash sale can pay off the loan and stop the foreclosure. The sooner you reach out, the more time there is to work with your lender. A HUD-approved housing counselor can also explain your options for free.

It depends on the state and the estate. Often the personal representative named by the court can sign once they have authority, and some states have simpler procedures for small estates. We work with probate attorneys and title companies on these sales regularly.

Yes. We buy rentals with tenants in place, including month-to-month and problem tenancies. Existing leases generally transfer with the property, and we handle the tenants after closing so you do not have to.

Those can usually be paid off from the sale proceeds at closing. Open code violations and city fines are something we deal with often, and the house does not need to be brought up to code first.

Yes, as long as everyone on the title agrees and signs, or a court order authorizes the sale. A cash sale gives both sides one clean number and one closing date, which often makes the split simpler.

No. Take what you want and leave the rest. Furniture, junk, old cars in the garage: it can all stay.

When the title is clear, often about 7 to 14 days. Probate, liens, divorce paperwork or missing heirs can add time. You can always choose a later date if you need it.

A licensed title company or a real estate attorney, depending on the state. Some states use attorneys for nearly every closing. They do the title search, prepare the deed, collect signatures and send out all the money.

Not always. Many closings can be done with a mobile notary at your home or by mail, and some states allow remote online notarization. If you live out of state, that is very common.

Getting an offer costs nothing and commits you to nothing. Once you sign a purchase agreement, the terms of that agreement apply, so read it carefully and ask questions before you sign.